10/23/2026
💙 On October 8–9, NC Hillel’s Board of Directors came together for an immersive retreat. With board members living across the country, these twice-yearly gatherings are an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and plan for the future of Jewish life across North Carolina.
We’re grateful to our board members for making this time together a priority and for their continued commitment to the Jewish students we serve. ✨
🗣️ Thursday evening, our board members joined the UNC community at the Sonja Haynes Stone Center for a panel discussion featuring David Makovsky, Ziegler Distinguished Fellow at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy, and Gadeer Kamal-Mreeh, the first Druze woman elected to Israel’s Knesset.
Co-sponsored by the Carolina Center for Jewish Studies and Hillel, the event brought important perspectives on the Middle East to campus and highlighted the value of bringing together different voices and experiences.
We were also grateful to welcome UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts Lee H. Roberts who joined us on stage to offer welcoming remarks and show his support for Jewish life on campus. We’re thankful for his support of our community! 🤝
💡 Friday was dedicated to looking ahead and thinking strategically about NC Hillel’s future. Board members discussed priorities, reflected on their role in moving our mission forward, and explored how each can make a difference.
Our shared commitment helps strengthen Jewish life on campus and build a vibrant community for students across North Carolina. đź’™